Part 1-A
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
Mr. Thomas J. Henry was being interviewed in this article.
2. What is his title or position?
Mr. Henry was a married father of three children, and practiced law at the time of the interview.
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
He is a white male, and middle aged, more towards his late fifties though.
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
This interview is taking place in his law firm office, which is described as small, but accomidating.
5. What is the date of the interview?
This particular interview took place in October of 1939.
6. Who is the interviewer?
The interviewer is Genivill Tonsil. Part 1-B
This picture, I feel, captures the essence and extreme presence of the Great Depression in the South. Although it's a family of caucasion people, they still look extremely beaten down. We see that they're all caked in dirt and grime, and the space that they're in looks extremely cramped. We can also infer that there was little food in the household, as the father and older child look to be very thin. I feel like this captures the Great Depression becuase it shows the harsh reality of it, sure, the economy was in the gutter, but the effect it had on families was horrible. You can also see that one of the older children, presumably a boy, has a crutch. The low income these families faced probably didn't allow for them to get him to a doctor. Even though medical treatment was primative, something was better than nothing. Finally, one of the last details that many people probably won't catch, is the fact that only the elderly woman is wearing shoes; the rest of the family is barefoot. The lack of footwear also indicates this family's struggle. The Great Depression was a rough time for most.
Part 2-A
Image, Source: intermediary roll film
Observe-
1. The first thing I noticed is how the two men are dressed; they appear to be piolets, but their flight suits are extremely old. It helped me realize how long ago it was actually taken.
2. The physical setting is pressumably at an airport, most likely for smaller aircrafts.
3. Some other details I can see include the airplanes located in the back, as well as the fact that its around mid afternoon, due to the positioning of their shadows.
Reflect-
1. Two men are conversing in this image. About what, we will never know, but by using common sense and inferring skills, we can assume that they were talking about aviation or something to the effect of that.
2. I think that this image was made sometime around the early 1900's. I'm not exactly sure as to when, but I believe its within 1900 to 1930.
3. If someone were to make this image today, a couple things would be very different. The way the people dress in the picture, for example would vary, as trends come and go. Another thing that would be different is the planes themselves; technology updates extremely quickly, today's planes look nothing like the planes in the image. Finally, the picture would probably be in color, as that's what most cameras are today; unless you use the black and white effect.
Questions-
1. With observing this picture I wonder several things. I would like to know who these two men are, and if they are significant to history in any way shape or form.
2. I also am compelled to wonder what they are talking about as they both seem to be avidly engaged.
3. Perhaps the biggest thing this image makes me wonder and think about is, why did someone take it? After all, its just two men talking in an airport.
Image, Source: intermediary roll film
Observe-
1. The only object in focus is a rather large building. Behind it we can see cars as well as some power lines and other buildings.
2.When I look at this picture I see a building large in comparison to most others during the time period. I also see that the photograph is in black and white. If you look in the distance you can also make out several cars and powerlines. The roads are paved and storm drains are visible; they were a well established town.
Reflect-
1. In this image, we can learn that the architecture of the day was simple, yet effective. We can also see that the town was far from primative with its paved streets, and well organized parking.
2. In this image, there aren't any people; it appears to be deserted, I feel as people are missing from thyis photograph.
3. I think that this picture was made during the Great Depression, or sometime around the 1930's.
Questions-
1. What compelled someone to take a picture of a random building?
2. Where was this photograph take?
3. How did someone take this picture with no people around at all?
Image, Source: intermediary roll film
Observe-
1. There are four African Americans, all males, in one croweded room. There is also a round picture frame, a two beds, and a rug in this picture.
2. There are three out of the four African Americans positioned on the bed, all sitting up right. Then, to the right is a young adult (also African American) who is standing. The picture frame is right next to his head, and the rug is right in front of the bed.
3. Some other details I can see are the wallpaper; from what I can tell its just newspapers. The ceiling is also bare.
Reflect-
1. Something missing from this photograph is the mother of the two children.
2. This image allows me to learn that these people lived in poor conditions. While this is only an inferrance, it's a good one, as you don't have strangers sit down on your bed.
3. I believe that this image was made because the photographer, at the time, was either for the complete equality of African Americans or against. It's impossible to tell which cause he was trying to support.
Questions-
1. Who is this family that the photographer captured in this image?
2. Is this the family's home, if not then where is it?
3. Why did the man taking this picture want to take it? what was his motive? Part 2-B
A drinking fountain labeled with a sign 'White.'
The first thing I see in this picture is the sign for blacks and whites to seperate. It shows the signs, "soup" and "water", but right below it, there is a sign that says "White". This would probably be for a soup kitchen or some form of a resturant. Some other details that I noticed were the gate off to the right, and the fact that there is no sign for the blacks. I think that the audiance for this image was meant to be people who weren't really aware, or too oblivious, to realize the severity of the segrigation. Based on what it's depicting, I think that this was taken in the 1930's to 1940's. However, if this were from present day, it would be extremely different. In the United States, such segragation in regards to race is prohibitted; basically the whole photo would be altered. Some things I would like to know about this picture include; who took it? What were they trying to get across to their audiance by taking this picture? And finally; why did they take a photo, most people were extremely ignorant at the time?
The Rex theater for Negro People.
The first thing that I notice in this picture is that it's showing a movie theater for colored people only. The thing that strikes me the most, is the fact that they have it labeled that, in huge print, on the front of the building. I'm not sure if they did this on purpose, but the building is of a darker color as well; this could possibly correspond to the fact that it was built for "colored people's use". Some other details that I can see are the various movie posters hung outside, as well as a lone person. Due to the blurriness of the photo, it's difficult to determine his or her race, but I'd assume that they were of darker descent. I also noticed that this movie theater is sort of plain and dull; African Americans really didn't have much, it was horrible. I feel as if more people are missing from this picture. I think that it was made in the early 1940's, segregation was still very severe. By looking at this image I know that even though African Americans weren't slaves anymore, they still endured day to day humiliation and embarassment. When I looked at this photograph it made me think of several questions; why would someone want to take a picture of a "colored person's theater"? Who is the man standing in the picture, did he know that he was in it? How did the photographer manage to take the picture without any suspicion?
Sign above billiard hall that reads 'Rex Billiard Hall for Colored.'
This picture is arranged with several people surrounding a storefront that proudly holds a banner reading " Rex Billiard Hall for Colored" this means that they were supporting African Americans; something unheard of in their day. The first thing I noticed was the banner as it seems to be focal point of this photograph. The physical setting of this picture is in front of a storefront. I think this image was made to show people that change was on it's way. I can learn from this picture that not everyone was totally racist during the Great Depression. I feel as if there is lack of African American people in this picture; this photo is trying to promote equality and there is no diversity. I wonder who decided to put this banner up, as it could potentially destroy their bussiness. Another question that I have is; when was this specifically taken? And finally, what was the media's reaction to this? Part 3-A
The people throughout these interviews help give me a general idea of what people were like in the late 1930's. Many of them were hard workers, with an iron will, and a never say die spirit. However, we also learned about the extreme difficulty of just trying to get by, and how some women even had to take on men's jobs. For example, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Miller (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/eliza.html) killed a hog close to 500 pounds, gutted it, cleaned it up, brought it inside, and when her husband came in her was speechless. Doing such an amazing feat all by herself shows us that women had to step up to the plate, especially when the men were off working extra hours, just to obtain more money. This directly relates to the timer period and the area she lived in. With little food, and time, Mrs. Miller went into action in order to preserve her family's food source; since her husband went hunting again he wasn't around, he was in the forests of Vermont. Another example of an extremely hard worker would have to be Mr. Chris Thorsten. He was a Scandinavian iron worker ,(http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/thorsten.html)
and would give anything just to hold his job. He talked about in his interview about how you weren't a true iron worker unless you were killed on the job. He, himself, even became severely injured while being squished by a crane. Of course, he returned to his job as soon as he could; this shows the dire need for money, and the amount of immigrants that entered the country. Thousands flocked, causing there to be an imbalance of work available and amount of workers. This is related to the Great Depression; although the iron industry was mainly a focal point in major cities such as New York; racism was still extremely apparent. However, many other people struggled to get by; the Union that was now put in place made it so that there were severl regulations, ultimately, prohibiting the poor treatment of workers. Anna Novak (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/anna.html)
(is an example of one of these workers. She's been working in the stockyards ever since she came to America from Poland. She can even recall when her bosses used to make them bring them gifts for the holidays, and the horrible conditions that they faced. This was a major problem in the depression, especially for those who had work. Companies figured that everyone could use the money, and any amount of it, so often times people were paid close to nothing. The Union abolished this misfortune, but once again, Mrs. Novak relates directly to the Great Depression, she is also from Ohio; which is much more far south than Vermont. Through the ups and downs of the depression, people still managed to enjoy life to an extent; many people appreciated the little things more. For example, the man in the park, as he is referred to, (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/manpark.html)
is on a rant about how beautiful nature can be. Even though something so horrible as the Great Depression is happening. He is beyond optimistic while on his little rant, and fully appreciates the beauty of nature. While his optimism and happiness don't necessarily correspond with the time period, it does show that not everyone was horribly pessimistic. He also begins to talk about how the rich are no different from himself; they all breathe the same air. He makes it clear that he doesn't think money makes a person worse or better. Speaking of trying to make the best out of something good. Mrs. Mayme Reese (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/mayme.html)
also does just that; during her interview she talks about quilting parties, and how at the annual fair there would be a contest. She goes into detail about how it doesn't matter how long you took on it, or how many people helped; it just matters the about the quality of the quilt. This is all in reference to what women did when they all got together for social gatherings. As you can see, it didn't really cost them anything as many of them already had these materials on hand. They all didn't go out to dinner, or to the movies; they made quilts. The quilts also had a purpose; warmth for the cold New York winters. The quilting parties reflected the depression; they were low budget, and had a bigger purpose. These people's stories have helped give me a better idea about what it was like living in the Great Depression; only the strong persevered. Part 3-B
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
2. What is his title or position?
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
5. What is the date of the interview?
6. Who is the interviewer?
7. If you can find a picture of this person, put it on the page next to your answers.
Jessie Owens, one of the first African Americans to pass expectations at the Olympics is the person being interviewed in this article. He's a middle aged African American , and obviously he is a man. This particular interview is taking place in Macon County, on April 22, 1939. Owens is officially the fastest man in the world. People love him, especially this particular interviewer, Rhussus L. Perry. Perry does a magnificent job at asking the right questions, and making sure to get the right answers, as we are led into the personal life the worlds fastest man. He is also African American; he competed in the Olympics and blew everyone out of the water. It's unbelievable how amazing he really is. The struggles of the depression were almost non apparent, however, the threats that he faced in competing were massive. However, he faced both problems with a smile on his face and gladly accepted the challenge. By doing so, he obtained a gold medal, and an over whelming sense of accomplishment. Owens is a true legend.
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
Mr. Thomas J. Henry was being interviewed in this article.
2. What is his title or position?
Mr. Henry was a married father of three children, and practiced law at the time of the interview.
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
He is a white male, and middle aged, more towards his late fifties though.
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
This interview is taking place in his law firm office, which is described as small, but accomidating.
5. What is the date of the interview?
This particular interview took place in October of 1939.
6. Who is the interviewer?
The interviewer is Genivill Tonsil.
Part 1-B
This picture, I feel, captures the essence and extreme presence of the Great Depression in the South. Although it's a family of caucasion people, they still look extremely beaten down. We see that they're all caked in dirt and grime, and the space that they're in looks extremely cramped. We can also infer that there was little food in the household, as the father and older child look to be very thin. I feel like this captures the Great Depression becuase it shows the harsh reality of it, sure, the economy was in the gutter, but the effect it had on families was horrible. You can also see that one of the older children, presumably a boy, has a crutch. The low income these families faced probably didn't allow for them to get him to a doctor. Even though medical treatment was primative, something was better than nothing. Finally, one of the last details that many people probably won't catch, is the fact that only the elderly woman is wearing shoes; the rest of the family is barefoot. The lack of footwear also indicates this family's struggle. The Great Depression was a rough time for most.
Part 2-A
Observe-
1. The first thing I noticed is how the two men are dressed; they appear to be piolets, but their flight suits are extremely old. It helped me realize how long ago it was actually taken.
2. The physical setting is pressumably at an airport, most likely for smaller aircrafts.
3. Some other details I can see include the airplanes located in the back, as well as the fact that its around mid afternoon, due to the positioning of their shadows.
Reflect-
1. Two men are conversing in this image. About what, we will never know, but by using common sense and inferring skills, we can assume that they were talking about aviation or something to the effect of that.
2. I think that this image was made sometime around the early 1900's. I'm not exactly sure as to when, but I believe its within 1900 to 1930.
3. If someone were to make this image today, a couple things would be very different. The way the people dress in the picture, for example would vary, as trends come and go. Another thing that would be different is the planes themselves; technology updates extremely quickly, today's planes look nothing like the planes in the image. Finally, the picture would probably be in color, as that's what most cameras are today; unless you use the black and white effect.
Questions-
1. With observing this picture I wonder several things. I would like to know who these two men are, and if they are significant to history in any way shape or form.
2. I also am compelled to wonder what they are talking about as they both seem to be avidly engaged.
3. Perhaps the biggest thing this image makes me wonder and think about is, why did someone take it? After all, its just two men talking in an airport.
Observe-
1. The only object in focus is a rather large building. Behind it we can see cars as well as some power lines and other buildings.
2.When I look at this picture I see a building large in comparison to most others during the time period. I also see that the photograph is in black and white. If you look in the distance you can also make out several cars and powerlines. The roads are paved and storm drains are visible; they were a well established town.
Reflect-
1. In this image, we can learn that the architecture of the day was simple, yet effective. We can also see that the town was far from primative with its paved streets, and well organized parking.
2. In this image, there aren't any people; it appears to be deserted, I feel as people are missing from thyis photograph.
3. I think that this picture was made during the Great Depression, or sometime around the 1930's.
Questions-
1. What compelled someone to take a picture of a random building?
2. Where was this photograph take?
3. How did someone take this picture with no people around at all?
Observe-
1. There are four African Americans, all males, in one croweded room. There is also a round picture frame, a two beds, and a rug in this picture.
2. There are three out of the four African Americans positioned on the bed, all sitting up right. Then, to the right is a young adult (also African American) who is standing. The picture frame is right next to his head, and the rug is right in front of the bed.
3. Some other details I can see are the wallpaper; from what I can tell its just newspapers. The ceiling is also bare.
Reflect-
1. Something missing from this photograph is the mother of the two children.
2. This image allows me to learn that these people lived in poor conditions. While this is only an inferrance, it's a good one, as you don't have strangers sit down on your bed.
3. I believe that this image was made because the photographer, at the time, was either for the complete equality of African Americans or against. It's impossible to tell which cause he was trying to support.
Questions-
1. Who is this family that the photographer captured in this image?
2. Is this the family's home, if not then where is it?
3. Why did the man taking this picture want to take it? what was his motive?
Part 2-B
The first thing I see in this picture is the sign for blacks and whites to seperate. It shows the signs, "soup" and "water", but right below it, there is a sign that says "White". This would probably be for a soup kitchen or some form of a resturant. Some other details that I noticed were the gate off to the right, and the fact that there is no sign for the blacks. I think that the audiance for this image was meant to be people who weren't really aware, or too oblivious, to realize the severity of the segrigation. Based on what it's depicting, I think that this was taken in the 1930's to 1940's. However, if this were from present day, it would be extremely different. In the United States, such segragation in regards to race is prohibitted; basically the whole photo would be altered. Some things I would like to know about this picture include; who took it? What were they trying to get across to their audiance by taking this picture? And finally; why did they take a photo, most people were extremely ignorant at the time?
The first thing that I notice in this picture is that it's showing a movie theater for colored people only. The thing that strikes me the most, is the fact that they have it labeled that, in huge print, on the front of the building. I'm not sure if they did this on purpose, but the building is of a darker color as well; this could possibly correspond to the fact that it was built for "colored people's use". Some other details that I can see are the various movie posters hung outside, as well as a lone person. Due to the blurriness of the photo, it's difficult to determine his or her race, but I'd assume that they were of darker descent. I also noticed that this movie theater is sort of plain and dull; African Americans really didn't have much, it was horrible. I feel as if more people are missing from this picture. I think that it was made in the early 1940's, segregation was still very severe. By looking at this image I know that even though African Americans weren't slaves anymore, they still endured day to day humiliation and embarassment. When I looked at this photograph it made me think of several questions; why would someone want to take a picture of a "colored person's theater"? Who is the man standing in the picture, did he know that he was in it? How did the photographer manage to take the picture without any suspicion?
This picture is arranged with several people surrounding a storefront that proudly holds a banner reading " Rex Billiard Hall for Colored" this means that they were supporting African Americans; something unheard of in their day. The first thing I noticed was the banner as it seems to be focal point of this photograph. The physical setting of this picture is in front of a storefront. I think this image was made to show people that change was on it's way. I can learn from this picture that not everyone was totally racist during the Great Depression. I feel as if there is lack of African American people in this picture; this photo is trying to promote equality and there is no diversity. I wonder who decided to put this banner up, as it could potentially destroy their bussiness. Another question that I have is; when was this specifically taken? And finally, what was the media's reaction to this?
Part 3-A
The people throughout these interviews help give me a general idea of what people were like in the late 1930's. Many of them were hard workers, with an iron will, and a never say die spirit. However, we also learned about the extreme difficulty of just trying to get by, and how some women even had to take on men's jobs. For example, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Miller (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/eliza.html) killed a hog close to 500 pounds, gutted it, cleaned it up, brought it inside, and when her husband came in her was speechless. Doing such an amazing feat all by herself shows us that women had to step up to the plate, especially when the men were off working extra hours, just to obtain more money. This directly relates to the timer period and the area she lived in. With little food, and time, Mrs. Miller went into action in order to preserve her family's food source; since her husband went hunting again he wasn't around, he was in the forests of Vermont. Another example of an extremely hard worker would have to be Mr. Chris Thorsten. He was a Scandinavian iron worker ,(http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/thorsten.html)
and would give anything just to hold his job. He talked about in his interview about how you weren't a true iron worker unless you were killed on the job. He, himself, even became severely injured while being squished by a crane. Of course, he returned to his job as soon as he could; this shows the dire need for money, and the amount of immigrants that entered the country. Thousands flocked, causing there to be an imbalance of work available and amount of workers. This is related to the Great Depression; although the iron industry was mainly a focal point in major cities such as New York; racism was still extremely apparent. However, many other people struggled to get by; the Union that was now put in place made it so that there were severl regulations, ultimately, prohibiting the poor treatment of workers. Anna Novak (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/anna.html)
(is an example of one of these workers. She's been working in the stockyards ever since she came to America from Poland. She can even recall when her bosses used to make them bring them gifts for the holidays, and the horrible conditions that they faced. This was a major problem in the depression, especially for those who had work. Companies figured that everyone could use the money, and any amount of it, so often times people were paid close to nothing. The Union abolished this misfortune, but once again, Mrs. Novak relates directly to the Great Depression, she is also from Ohio; which is much more far south than Vermont. Through the ups and downs of the depression, people still managed to enjoy life to an extent; many people appreciated the little things more. For example, the man in the park, as he is referred to, (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/manpark.html)
is on a rant about how beautiful nature can be. Even though something so horrible as the Great Depression is happening. He is beyond optimistic while on his little rant, and fully appreciates the beauty of nature. While his optimism and happiness don't necessarily correspond with the time period, it does show that not everyone was horribly pessimistic. He also begins to talk about how the rich are no different from himself; they all breathe the same air. He makes it clear that he doesn't think money makes a person worse or better. Speaking of trying to make the best out of something good. Mrs. Mayme Reese (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/mayme.html)
also does just that; during her interview she talks about quilting parties, and how at the annual fair there would be a contest. She goes into detail about how it doesn't matter how long you took on it, or how many people helped; it just matters the about the quality of the quilt. This is all in reference to what women did when they all got together for social gatherings. As you can see, it didn't really cost them anything as many of them already had these materials on hand. They all didn't go out to dinner, or to the movies; they made quilts. The quilts also had a purpose; warmth for the cold New York winters. The quilting parties reflected the depression; they were low budget, and had a bigger purpose. These people's stories have helped give me a better idea about what it was like living in the Great Depression; only the strong persevered.
Part 3-B
1. Who is the person being interviewed?
2. What is his title or position?
3. What is his race, gender, and age?
4. Where is the Interview taking place?
5. What is the date of the interview?
6. Who is the interviewer?
7. If you can find a picture of this person, put it on the page next to your answers.
Jessie Owens, one of the first African Americans to pass expectations at the Olympics is the person being interviewed in this article. He's a middle aged African American , and obviously he is a man. This particular interview is taking place in Macon County, on April 22, 1939. Owens is officially the fastest man in the world. People love him, especially this particular interviewer, Rhussus L. Perry. Perry does a magnificent job at asking the right questions, and making sure to get the right answers, as we are led into the personal life the worlds fastest man. He is also African American; he competed in the Olympics and blew everyone out of the water. It's unbelievable how amazing he really is. The struggles of the depression were almost non apparent, however, the threats that he faced in competing were massive. However, he faced both problems with a smile on his face and gladly accepted the challenge. By doing so, he obtained a gold medal, and an over whelming sense of accomplishment. Owens is a true legend.